Rio Grande Home Health Agency Inc
Harlingen, TX · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 457089)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 423-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rio Grande Home Health Agency Inc holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Texas state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not included in the available CMS data, so that measure should be confirmed directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Rio Grande Home Health Agency Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology. It serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Harlingen, Texas.
Yes, Rio Grande Home Health Agency Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 457089, certified since May 6, 1975, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is based on CMS certification records, not agency-specific benefit advice.
About this agency
Rio Grande Home Health Agency Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Harlingen, Texas, serving 34 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership and has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 1975.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Rio Grande Home Health Agency Inc holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Texas state average of 3 stars. A specific patient survey star rating was not included in the available data, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that particular measure; consumers can check Care Compare directly for the most current patient experience scores.
On CMS timeliness-of-care measures, 98.72% of patients began receiving home health care in a timely manner after referral. On functional outcome measures, 100.00% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, based on CMS data.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as reported for this agency; families are encouraged to review the Care Compare website directly for the most up-to-date figures and additional quality measures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Rio Grande Home Health Agency Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 457089), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Pathology.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Texas state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data; contact the agency at (956) 423-7100 or check Medicare Care Compare directly for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full quality measures and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/457089?state=TX.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Harlingen, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific staff availability, scheduling, and any details not covered by CMS data by calling the agency directly at (956) 423-7100.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medical care ordered by a physician, while non-medical home care involves non-clinical assistance not covered by this agency's Medicare certification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 6, 1975.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (956) 423-7100 or check with Medicare to understand what may be covered.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Rio Grande Home Health Agency Inc at (956) 423-7100 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/06/1975. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.